In response to the restrictions, Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai has urged the authorities to allow a smaller group, including Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and the state in-charge, Avinash Pande, to enter the district. Rai emphasized the importance of the delegation's visit to express solidarity with the families affected by the violence.

Standing 125km away from their proposed destination after being thwarted by police personnel and barricades, Rahul asserted his right as the leader of the Opposition

Security arrangement were in place over the planned visit of Lok Sabha LoP and Cong MP Rahul Gandhi along with his MP sister Priyanka to violence-hit Sambhal.

The Gandhis had on Tuesday announced their visit to Sambhal, where four persons were killed and several policemen injured during clashes over a court-ordered survey at the Shahi Jama Masjid on November 24.

A Congress convoy led by Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was stopped at UP Gate.

Priyanka Gandhi slams Uttar Pradesh govt for stopping their visit. Prohinitory orders imposed in Sambhal till Dec 10

Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi were barred by UP police from entering Sambhal, a district recently hit by violence following a mosque survey. Gandhi, asserting his right as Leader of the Opposition,

The police halted their convoy at the Ghazipur border. The delegation, which included several Congress leaders, was headed to meet the families of the victims of the violence.